Hard Parts

MAKO 360 Handlebar Mount

Tested/Written By: Victor Guerrero and Kris Keefer INSTALL: We followed the written directions that were provided by XC Gear and for the most part the directions were pretty straight forward. The aluminum cone inserts share the same flat side as the OEM rubber cones for proper orientation inside the stock triple clamp. We did use a small…

ByKris KeeferSeptember 2, 20240Comments

Optional 2024-2025 Yamaha YZ450F Power Tuner Map

Looking for a smoother low end delivery on your 24-25 YZ450F? How about trying to keep the front wheel down when exiting corners? Want a little more rear wheel traction? Try this map!

ByKris KeeferAugust 25, 20240Comments

Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Kawasaki

Yoshimura RS-12 Stainless System (2024 KX450)

Written By: Eddie Laret/Kris Keefer We all know Kawasaki left a lot of room for improvement on the muffler side of things on the 2024 Kawasaki KX450. We have tried a number of mufflers to help increase the low end torque and have been happy with a couple. The latest muffler we tested was…

ByKris KeeferAugust 6, 20240Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Kawasaki Performance

Pro Circuit Vs. Akrapovic Muffler Shootout (2024 KX450)

ByKris KeeferJuly 5, 20240Comments

Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Performance Suspension

Rake, Trail, Offset Explained

ByKris KeeferJuly 1, 20240Comments

Bolt-Ons Exhaust Hard Parts Kawasaki

Akrapovic Evolution Muffler System (2024 Kawasaki KX450)

The Akrapovic Evolution muffler system is one of the most beautiful looking systems out there in the market today, is well built, and has quality welds all the way around it. The change of shape (from other aftermarket mufflers) in the Evolution muffler might take some getting used to but to me, it is one…

ByKris KeeferJune 30, 20240Comments

Bike Brands Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Yamaha

FCP Race Cups

In the world of handling, it’s hard to get a bike to corner as well as handle well in a straight line. The goal for any moto rider is to have a blend of both, but I can tell you in this day and age of dirt bikes, we don’t have that many new 450…

ByKris KeeferJune 23, 20240Comments

Hard Parts Suspension

The Affect Of Change (Suspension)

With every action there is a reaction. This is no different when it comes to dirt bikes and the mechanics of each suspension change/adjustment. Since suspension is always a hot topic with motocross machines, I thought why not give you guys some insight on what each change point/adjustment available to you is on the shock,…

ByKris KeeferJune 1, 20240Comments

Bike Brands Hard Parts Performance Yamaha

Twisted Development 2024 Yamaha YZ450F

ByKris KeeferMay 11, 20240Comments

Bolt-Ons Hard Parts Kawasaki

Twin Air Powerflow Kit (2024 KX450)

The 2024 Kawasaki KX450 in stock form isn’t a rocketship. In fact, it’s downright slow in the world of 450 mx machines. The airbox design is tight and the filter system leaves room for installation error as well as possibly letting some dirt into the intake. The filter on the stock cage also can concave…

ByKris KeeferMay 9, 20240Comments

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